Laingsburg

DA

Largest Party

ANC

Coalition leader

DA

Current Mayor

1

Changes of Mayors

The Laingsburg Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape Province.

Laingsburg is a modern Karoo town, located in a geologically fascinating region rich in history and tradition. The municipality covers a significant portion of the district, offering a blend of rural charm and natural beauty, with a strong connection to the area’s agricultural roots.

Composition of Council

The council has 7 seats with 4 political parties represented. The DA is a leading party with 3 seats but falls short of the requisite o4 to govern alone. The current coalition is made up of the DA, ANC and KDF totalling 4 seats.

No of Seats per Party

Key Positions in Council

Name

Party

Position

Cllr. Aletta Theron
DA
Executive Mayor
Cllr. Lindi Potgieter
DA
Deputy Executive Mayor
Cllr. Mike Gouws
ANC
Speaker

Historical Timeline

The council was constituted on November 2021 with changes.

  • Mayor: Cllr. Amanda Kleinbooi

    Party: PA

    Votes for: 4
    Parties for: ANC,PA & KDF
    From: 22 November 2021 – 26 June 2025
  • Deputy Mayor: Cllr. Samuel Laban

    Party: KDF

    Votes for: 4
    Parties for: ANC, PA & KDF
    From: 22 November 2021 – 26 June 2025
  • Mayor: Cllr. Aletta Theron

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 4
    Parties for: DA & ANC
    From: 26 June 2025 – Current
  • Deputy Mayor: Cllr. Lindi Potgieter

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 4
    Parties for: DA & ANC
    From: 26 June 2025 – Current

Local News & Analysis

No items found